Posts Tagged: construction

News — No Comments
14
May 12

Preventing Material Wastage on the Building Site

The amount of materials wasted on site and its cost can add up!

On average 5-10% of building materials are wasted on construction sites during builds.

This is down to a number of reasons but some of the key issues are:

  • Damage when subsequent work is carried out on site
  • Damage to materials while in transit
  • Incorrect or unsafe storage while waiting to be used/fitted

Depending on what material this is it could become rather costly. Imagine a small bathroom refurbishment on a residential home. The new bespoke bath has been fitted and then an accident occurs and it has been chipped or damaged, subsequently needing to be replaced which means a new lead time on a replacement causing delays in the original schedule and not to mention the cost, which on a small project could mean the difference in making a profit or not.

Alternatively there could be a large commercial build in a school or somewhere similar. Large amounts of equipment being carried throughout the building and being manoeuvred through doorways could mean maybe 15% of the door frames in the entire building need replacing after being dented or knocked. Maybe there is a large sheet of curtain walling that has been chipped resulting in the whole piece needing a replacement. On a large scale project these overheads can add up and suddenly your wastage has become a real cost.

Temporary protection for construction is now so comprehensive that near enough any material or application has a solution where it can be protected while on the site, being stored, during construction and while other works are ongoing after it has been fitted.

So the bottom line is no matter how big or small a project, damage to materials and its subsequent waste can mean costly replacements and also delays, not to mention the recycling of waste which is more difficult with some materials than others. Temporary protection materials are clearly marked with their recycling methods and the majority can be re-used where something like a broken bath or handrail cannot.

So on your next project take a look and see whether you can afford to not protect your site and its materials.

Polythene — No Comments
16
Apr 12

How to choose the correct polythene

Protec Polythene, Keep your site covered with our Plastic Sheeting

Whether it is lining a pond, covering building materials, lining a shed or screening off a specfic area the range of Polythene offered by Protec will satisfy the requirements of the majority of temporary screening and covering applications with a versatile range of polythene suited to numerous scenarios. When reviewing the Protec Polythene it may be useful to divide them into Flame Retardant and Non Flame Retardant in order to assess the viability of the different product offerings. After all, each product is different and has properties that lend themselves better to certain applications than others.

Amongst the Flame Retardant Polythene there is a Light (260 gauge), Medium (308 gauge) and Heavy (800 gauge) Duty grade all of which are certificated to LPS1207 and therefore fully flame retardant. As a consequence of their flame retardant properties this polythene is white in colour which is favoured in applications where screening areas wants to obscure visibility. The three thickness of this FR Polythene in the three grades in large format 4m rolls ensures that large areas can be covered or screened quickly and effectively provided a barrier to reflect the environment it is being used in. Continue reading →

Products / Tape — No Comments
19
Mar 12

Extra Grip on your site protection use Anti Slip Tape

With frosty April mornings coming up it is a timely point at which to write a blog about one the most useful tapes a construction site can have in its stores.  Protec Anti Slip tape is a 25mm x 18.2m roll of high tack tape with a rough “sand paper-esq” surface that provides slip resistance when it is secured to floor protection.

Anti Slip Tape is extremely useful t all times of the year and in many ways it’s use should be encouraged as standard best practice on sites as it is a means of reducing slip related accidents but it is especially significant at this time of the year when  wet and icy conditions are more prevalent.

Originally Anti Slip tape was developed for use primarily for the temporary tread protection that Protec supply in the Rigid Tread Protectors and the Flame Retardant Stair Protector. It was found that by applying a couple of strips along the step part of each tread protector, significant additional grip was added thus making them safer for site traffic up and down the stairs.

For the best results when using Anti Slip tape it is recommended that it is applied firmly to a clean and dry surface to give the adhesive the best chance of sticking and remaining stuck down.

Since Anti Slip tape was added to the Protec tape range it has been used on a wide variety of protection products to provide additional grip both internally and externally. A notable use is using it directly on top of the Self Adhesive Carpet Protection on stair ways and also on external steps.

Protec Anti Slip tape is a versatile option for extra grip where it’s needed.

Products — No Comments
2
Mar 12

Why use temporary protection materials?

There are various reasons why Temporary Protection Materials are used on construction sites and at home for DIY/refurbishment projects.

Here are 3 important benefits that we have identified where  temporary protection materials have helped various contractors and builders that we have worked with over the years helping to protect their floors, scaffolding, windows, doors and various other fittings.

  • Avoid disruption to your build schedule

With accidental damage to unprotected surfaces, fixtures and fittings costing a significant amount of lost time and money, it’s easy to see why the use of temporary protection is becoming more widespread.

And yet when time is tight, and the pressure’s on for completions, it’s also easy to see why some think they’ll save time by not using it. If the site is to run smoothly, completed on time and finished to a better standard, it’s a proven fact that the use of temporary protection materials can help site managers to meet those requirements.

  • Prevent damage to your reputation

It’s also true that a more discerning customer has ever-increasing expectations, and the need to create a high quality image and product has never been of greater importance. Temporary protection is principally about avoiding expensive damage and unsightly mess, but it’s also about creating the right image.

Not only will it save you time and money, it shows care and pride in the job and creates a positive impression of your qualities as a builder.

  • Maximise your profitability

The use of temporary protection materials early in the build process can reduce the need to replace expensive fixtures and fittings, saving on cost and time and help maximise your profitability.

Protec has developed an unrivalled and comprehensive range to suit all protection needs, designed to deliver high performance with maximum effectiveness.

So let Protec take care of your damage, and your profitability will take care of itself.

Products / Skyhook — 1 Comment
28
Feb 12

Reduce Accidents on Construction Sites with Skyhook Cable Support

Skyhook Cable SupportIn the UK, it is estimated that more than 10,000 employees and workers suffer from major injuries, usually a result of slips and trips around the workplace. What’s more, a further 30,000 took over 3 days off work to recover from injuries. Add all of this up, and it is estimated that this costs the UK economy around £800 million in time off work, fines by authorities, and claims against companies.

To combat these injuries, the HSE in conjunction with Local Authority inspectors have been routinely carrying out inspections of workplaces to ensure potential hazards are dealt with. Especially at risk of inspection is the construction division, companies both large and small, who are continually subjected to inspections of standards on construction sites, such as keeping walkways clear and removing any trailing leads that could cause someone to trip over.
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Carpet Protection / Products — No Comments
8
Feb 12

Temporary Carpet Protection can save time and effort when refurbishing your home

Temporary Carpet ProtectionProtec’s Temporary Carpet Protection film is a versatile and extremely effective low-tack self-adhesive carpet protection film, which can be used to protect your carpet from all kinds of damage, including dust and debris from refurbishment, drinks spillages and heavy foot traffic during refurbishment work or at parties.

This lightweight temporary carpet protection comes in four sizes:

  • Standard (600mm x 100m)
  • Standard (600mm x 25m)
  • Wide (800mm x 100m)
  • Extra Wide (1200mm x 100m)

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Meter Box Covers / Products — No Comments
7
Feb 12

Gas Meter Boxes – Protection for anything and everything!

Gas Meter Box ProtectionWhen it comes to temporary protection materials for homes and construction sites the more obvious items that need protecting are fairly well known such as floors, windows, stairs and walls.

What Protec see are a vast number of other items that require protecting that may not be so obvious, but we have perfect protection solutions for.
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Carpet Protection / Floor Protection / Products / Promesh / Proplex — No Comments
5
Feb 12

The issues with protecting varying floor surfaces

Promesh 1207 Floor ProtectionWhen it comes to protecting floors there can be a number of issues and these can be wide and varying and this is primarily because types of flooring can be equally as wide and varying. Trying to find a versatile and all round, effective floor protection that can be used equally for timber, vinyl or stone can be a struggle.
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Products — 1 Comment
4
Feb 12

Protec Supply TK100 to UK Contractor in Hong Kong

Tekgard 100 Polythene Floor SheetingThe ever increasing dominance and expansion of Chinese commerce throughout the world is rarely out of the press in recent years with Chinese exports and funding integrating into everyday life in the UK and abroad. With this in mind it is unusual to encounter companies sourcing products from abroad to use in China but it is one such company that has chosen to procure Protec’s TK100 floor protection product to export over to China for a job they have won in Hong Kong.
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Products / ZipWall — No Comments
3
Feb 12

Alternative Uses for Zipwall Props

ZipWall Temporary ScreeningThe Zipwall props and accessories stocked by Protec are primarily supplied and used for temporary screening applications, indeed much of our marketing effort on this product range is geared toward informing contractors and clients alike of the extensive benefits of using the Zipwall screening system in place of inferior temporary screening systems, wooden hoarding or no screening at all.
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